Eldon L. ""Vern"" Hunter(1924 - 2013)

GALESBURG - Mr. Eldon LaVerne "Vern" Hunter, 89, Galesburg, died at 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.He was born May 15, 1924, in Maquon Township, Knox County, the son of Eldon Noble and Hortense Helena Hughs Hunter. He married Doris Chenoweth on June 22, 1968, in Palmyra, Mo. She preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 2000.He is survived by his companion of many years, Virginia Cline; and close friends Richard and Marcia Olomon. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Sue Hunter in 1953.Vern worked for OMC Gale Products. He also worked for Brinks Inc. and Eagle Grocery Store. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge 880 and was a former member of the Elks Lodge 894. Vern enjoyed riverboat gambling and dancing. He was an avid fisherman. Vern loved his cat, Boots.A Celebration of his Life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Jim Ecklund will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Gilson Cemetery at a later date. As per Vern's wishes, he has donated his body to Mayo Clinic for research. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angels Humane Society, Knox County Humane Society or
. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.